The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
BELFAST, MAINE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1887.

Il banquet, at which many comrades will re-
sp"ni TO incidents in the history of the regi-
mcnt, followed by public meeting in the
evening. when there will be an Grafton by Gen.
D. L.. Chamberlain. poem by Rev. Theodore
Gcrri>h, history by Major J. +. Loud, necrol-
o@y by Major T. NJ. Foglcr, intcrspcrscd with
| u>icby the band. Indications point to a large
and successful reunion.
4 SMALL DELEGATION PROBABLE.
1t appears probable that the Maine ,lclega-
ton to the National Encampmcnt ut 81. Loui,
will bc Il very small one, for two reasons. The
hotel rates are considered too cXorbitant, and
besides that the trunk lines committee has
arranged 80 that excursion tickets To be used
for the Grand Army meeting will only allow
return over the same line hy which the journey
to Il. Louis is made The Maine Veterans
wanted 10 make UP large party, which at the
close of the enrampment, would 90 from that
city on Il return trip through Cincinnati. Rich
mond. etc.. and while in Virginia visit some of
the noted batlciieldS. Such II trip would not
only have given many of the veterans IL last
chance TO see the places where they fought,
but it would also have served to bring to-
gcthcr. in a pleasant way, the soldiers of the
North and South The railroad arrangements
have defeated this plan. Portland Press.
REUNION OF THE 9rII MAINE.
The reunion Of the 9th Maine Regiment was
held ai Old Orchard Aug. 8, when dinner was
served 10 - veterans and ladies at the Ocean
was held in Porter's Hall in the afternoon, pre-
sided over by Col. George B. Dyer of Boston.
The 9Th Maine regiment Withdrew from the
as>o"iaiion of tn" Sth, 9th and 10Th regiments.
The election Of officers resulted as follows:
President, Capt. C. \. Brooks of New Haven.
Ct; Nicc-prcScnts, John Harper and w. G.
Iarr OF Lewiston: secretary. Adt. J. T.. Shcp-
ard of lasremc: treasurer, Henry r. Hop
kns of Augusta; executive committee. Capt.
q. III. Brown of Bangor, Capt. B. J. Till of
Auburn. John Harper of Lewiston. Ii was
voted TO hold the next reunion in Bangor.
Addresses were made by Col. George B. Dyer.
Adlt. j. +. Shepard of Lawrence and others.
TIE EASTERN STATE FAIR.
The number of entries for the Eastern Maine
State Fair is unprccedentedly large. and it is IL
certainty that the coming great exhibition will
pay the farmers for their time and expenses of
coming to Bangor on that occasion. Word has
been received which makes it more than prob
able that the fine booded stations belonging
to the New Brunswick government will he eX-
hibted at the fair. Among them is the famous
Harry Wilkes. Parties from the States have
asked for the refusal OF this valuable stallion
at tlit great price of $4,000. The entrie, for
the running races, and for the trotting purses.
promise to be greater than at any previous cx-
hIhitl0n. Arrangements are being made with
the base ball clubs for some good games to he
played each day. The hall exhibitions promise
II hc of high order. The eat and baby show
will make it interesting for the young folks.
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
The r"port Of the department Of agriculture
Just received makes the fol!wing estimates AS to
the condition of the crops in Maine compared
with last years crops on il basis Of 100: